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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
9
The piece argues over how Russia might view Western security measures and imagines a hypothetical Russian base in the hemisphere. It defends the North Atlantic treaty as insurance against further Soviet expansion and reflects on comparing nations under Moscow influence.
The polemics around the North Atlantic Security Pact stress restraint to avoid provoking Moscow. Dulles warned against talking tough while Western leaders insist the pact is defensive, not aggressive, though public discourse fuels Soviet propaganda and heightens the risk of misread threats.
A speaker argues Washington should assess Russia’s global posture and reject placing air bases near the United Nations, noting Russia’s vast landmass and history of absorbed territories. The discussion contemplates U.S. strategic positioning and the dangers of expanding influence in the Atlantic region.
The Northwest quake caused injuries and property damage but far less than San Francisco’s disaster. Officials note improved building practices and fire prevention have reduced losses, while urging aid for affected communities and cautioning against underestimating the event’s impact.
Ada Fishhorn an English factory worker on a six week American exchange adopts a dual persona. She praises American culture yet longs for home and her boyfriend Ronnie Lancaster. Ada plans to return April 2 and joked about changing her name to Cinderella while reflecting on postwar diplomacy and a New York style look.
The piece mocks President Truman as a prophet predicting a billion dollar deficit and calls for budget realism. It argues for deficit financing, economy, or taxes as options, cites Hoover Commission findings on waste, and suggests trimming military spending to balance the budget. It notes uncertainty about the actual deficit and criticizes administration competence.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues Secretary Brannan's proposed farm program uses a double price mechanism to favor producers at the expense of consumers. The piece warns it would entrench wartime distortions, increase deficits, and push for greater government control.
A collection of letters to The Record discusses Troy cleanliness woes, Easter animal cruelty concerns, respect for property, and a note on veteran students. George S Forbes Jr signs remarks on student conduct and community responsibility at RLP L.
A reader panel notes a record year for commemorative stamps and a shift of issuance from Congress to the Postmaster General. They discuss if new issues will retain value, the boom in mint stamps, and collectors seeking guidance on prices and where to buy. The letter touches on dates from 1855 and the changing authority over issuing commemoratives.
Washington report notes 19 day Easter recess as House leaders Rayburn and McCormack push to rally votes on the Taft Hartley labor law. Freshman Democrats Tauriedo of Buffalo and Wagner of Cincinnati push back against Southern coalition tactics while Oregon's Wayne Morse courtships a 1982 vice presidency.
Washington economists warn of a slow down in business and industry amid cautious hiring and reduced inventories. Officials cite weak consumer demand, falling prices, and uncertainty delaying investment while noting favorable factors like aid programs and rearmament spending to avert a sharper 1945 recession.
The text lists names and values for large numbers from million to vigintillion, noting variations between England Germany and America. It provides ordinal spellings and pronunciation hints, with examples like billion as 7,000 millions and trillion as 1,000 billions, plus a long list of later terms and their approximate sounds. It also mentions a source claiming authority on percentages and another note about a letter regarding the White House.
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